Need some help please - Aquarium Advice

flored · 02-29-2004, 04:38 PM

I need to know what kind of paint i t can use to safely paint the inside of my reef hood, Thanks for the help

Cesspool · 02-29-2004, 04:49 PM

y do u want to paint the inside of ure hood? no1 is ganna c it. if ya wana waterproof it a coat of poly should do it.

flored · 02-29-2004, 04:56 PM

I thought that if i paint the indise white it will allow for a cleaner look and also make it brighter so that it will illuminate the tank a bit more . also yes to seal the wood

what paint should be used ?

Cesspool · 02-29-2004, 05:02 PM

hmmm not so sure personally id just poly it and cover it up with mylar. its like $20 for 25ft roll (give or take). mylar is supposed to reflect 98% of the light that hits it. cant go wrong

reefrunner69 · 02-29-2004, 07:54 PM

I always used a glossy white acrylic based paint when painting my canopies.

flored · 02-29-2004, 10:18 PM

Thanks for replying and thanks for the help

02-29-2004, 04:38 PM	#1
flored Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: canada Posts: 3	Need some help please I need to know what kind of paint i t can use to safely paint the inside of my reef hood, Thanks for the help

02-29-2004, 04:49 PM	#2
Cesspool Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nj Posts: 61	y do u want to paint the inside of ure hood? no1 is ganna c it. if ya wana waterproof it a coat of poly should do it. __________________ life is good

02-29-2004, 05:02 PM	#4
Cesspool Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nj Posts: 61	hmmm not so sure personally id just poly it and cover it up with mylar. its like $20 for 25ft roll (give or take). mylar is supposed to reflect 98% of the light that hits it. cant go wrong __________________ life is good

02-29-2004, 07:54 PM	#5
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	I always used a glossy white acrylic based paint when painting my canopies. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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02-29-2004, 04:56 PM	#3
flored Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: canada Posts: 3	I thought that if i paint the indise white it will allow for a cleaner look and also make it brighter so that it will illuminate the tank a bit more . also yes to seal the wood what paint should be used ?

02-29-2004, 10:18 PM	#6
flored Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: canada Posts: 3	Thanks for replying and thanks for the help